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Friday May 09, 2008
New Jersey Monthly Magazine
Best People & Places
Southside Johnny

Lyon in Winter

At 59, “Southside” Johnny Lyon relaxes by selling vintage vinyl at record fairs, but when he cuts loose at night with his Asbury Jukes, he leaves no doubt the Shore sound is alive and well.

By Christina Black

The Boss

You're Beautiful When You're Angry

Rolling Stone writer Matt Hendrickson describes his love/hate relationship with Bruce.

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Meryl Streep

The Metamorphosis

She makes it look easy: Research the character. Perfect the accent (Australian, Polish, Italian, Danish, Iowan, to name a few). Internalize the gestures. Acquire the skills, even if that means studying violin six hours a day for eight weeks to play a Bach concerto in 1999’s Music of the Heart. And then make everyone forget you’re a Jersey Girl at heart.

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